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Bill Simmons Reveals The Knicks Were LeBron’s First Choice In 2010 Free Agency

Nico Martinez
Jun 29, 2020
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LeBron’s decision to join the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010 is probably the biggest move of his career. It was there where he learned how to win and finally cemented his legacy as an All-Time great player.

And while it might seem like it was a two-horse race for his services that summer, basketball analyst Bill Simmons recently revealed that the Knicks were actually Bron’s first choice that summer.

Bill Simmons says the Knicks were LeBron’s first choice in free agency in 2010

"From everyone I've talked to, it's clear that the Knicks were the first choice. It was basically the Knicks' to lose, and they just couldn't stay out of their own way.“

(The Ringer) pic.twitter.com/QZkqFekVai

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 29, 2020

The Knicks roster that summer was… less than stellar. Besides Tracy McGrady (who was past his prime), Nate Robinson, and Wilson Chandler, they had little in the way of depth. Of course, they also could have freed up cap space to sign Wade and Bosh as well — but it seems the team was unable to do what was necessary to pull it off.

Since then, the Knickerbockers have hardly been relevant, failing to land big names or win much of anything.

They just can’t seem to get it right.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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